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Kworks
05-16-2015, 12:24 PM
I will be cutting multiple sheets of UHMW. I would like to move the starting point of the cut from the lower left corner to the upper right corner, then move the x,y over 10 inches, remove the cut sheet and place the next one on the table. How do I move the start point?

bleeth
05-16-2015, 12:39 PM
In your artwork edit the node so that the start point is where you want it. In Artcam you select node edit, click on the vector, hover over the node you want, and press p. Similar in Vectric products.
To change where the tool homes to just change your home location in toolpathing. Be careful when starting another file to cut something else as the new home location may pop up by default as the last one you used.

Kworks
05-16-2015, 02:03 PM
Thanks Dave, I reworked all toolpaths with new Home and Start points. This will save hours.

bleeth
05-16-2015, 06:11 PM
You're welcome.
If you haven't used toolpath templates yet, check it out. They really help in a project like this.